Among the December traditions in America, one of the most eagerly anticipated is the flurry of motion picture releases timed to coincide with the holidays and last-minute Oscar consideration. With each film vying for attention, potential moviegoers are overwhelmed with advertisements.
Does all this pre-release hype contribute to the film's ultimate success?
Well, it certainly doesn't hurt.
Here's a look at which late-December releases have their publicity machines in high gear, generating widespread attention in the US and Canada.
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